119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 493FAIR Act

To increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.3 percent, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Sep 16, 2025
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Referred
Jan 16, 2025
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill modifies pay rates for federal employees in 2026. Specifically, the bill increases rates under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 3.3% and increases locality pay by 1%.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Sep 16, 2025
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 493, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.